New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John W. Winans
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Catskill, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 2294874
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John W. Winans has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #7 of 45
- by tenure in Catskill office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John W. Winans has carried New York bar registration 2294874 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Stiefel & Winans, located in Catskill, NY (Greene County), ZIP 12414. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, John W. Winans has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John W. Winans's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Catskill, NY office peers
Within Catskill, NY's 45-attorney local set, John W. Winans is #7 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Catskill attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #7
- City cohort
- 45
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1979
Nearest tenure peers in Catskill
- Eugene Zuckoff admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Charles Zwickel admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Baudouin M. Vandenassum admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Kevin Michael Kelleher admitted 1977 · 49 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, John W. Winans is longer-tenured than 99%.
47 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2294874
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stiefel & Winans
- City
- Catskill, NY
- County
- Greene
- ZIP Code
- 12414
- Phone
- (518) 965-0849
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John W. Winans's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Winans licensed?
John Winans is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John W. Winans admitted to the bar?
John W. Winans's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did John W. Winans go to law school?
John W. Winans attended Albany Law School.
What company does John W. Winans work for?
John W. Winans is associated with Stiefel & Winans in Catskill, NY.
Is John W. Winans in good standing?
Yes, John W. Winans holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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